On the pulse

At the RCN Congress in Liverpool this week, some of the most pressing issues facing the nursing profession were on the agenda. In particular, two stories covered by Nursing Times highlighted the need for greater awareness of the value of some nursing roles.

Issue : 5 February 2008

Part 1 of this two-part unit on pneumonia explored common signs and symptoms of the infection, and explained how nurses can identify those at high risk. This part looks at its nursing assessment and management.

This article reports on the development of a patient passport system for use by people with learning disabilities entering acute care settings. The passport contains information on patients’ individual needs to help hospital staff with the care planning process. The aim is to help patients take part in the decision-making process where possible, as required by the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and to improve their experience of acute care.

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